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1	Acid Rain By Rachel K
2	What is acid rain? Any type of precipitation that has been polluted by acid in other words slightly acidic rain
3	What two elements are responsible for acid rain? Sulfur dioxide Nitrogen dioxide SO2(from factories) NO2(from transportation)
4	Why is acid rain a misleading term? It does not burn through everything It does not always come down as rain
5	What things do humans do cause acid rain? Drive cars which give off exhaust People work in factories that give off smoke Burn fossil fuels
6	How does acid rain harm us? It increases breathing problems like asthma It can cause inflammation of the eyes nose or throat Kidney problems Can cause Alzheimer's disease Nervous disorders Through food
7	What damage does acid rain do to plants and trees? Nutrients in the soil are washed away Gas can clog up their leaves It can harm photosynthesis Can stop them from making their food Damages their protective coatings Weakens plants
8	How acid rain effects buildings and structures wears rock structures down Bridges to collapse or become unstable Eats away at houses and statues It dissolves alloys Eats away stones and metal pipes
9	Acid Rain Cycle Coal burning industries or transportation vehicles send nitrogen or sulfur into the air Sulfur or nitrogen combines with oxygen and air Sulfur/nitrogen dioxide forms Sulfur or nitrogen dioxide combines with H2O Comes down as snow, fog, rain, sleet, hail, etc.
10	The End